Michael Stafford Wells

Mike Tomkins, Professor Moriarty, Lestrade, Barker, McGinty & other roles

Michael is a versatile actor who began performing at the age of four. He trained at the BRIT School of Performing Arts before continuing his studies in Los Angeles at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.

During his seven years in L.A., he worked across film and television, including an appearance on Conan O’Brien and roles in several independent films.

Returning to London, Michael earned a Master’s degree in Acting from Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. Since graduating, he has built a diverse body of work across film, theatre, and commercials. His screen credits include the feature film The Axiom, which premiered to acclaim at the Sitges Film Festival, alongside numerous international commercial campaigns.

His theatre work spans a range of productions, including fringe theatre, and he has also written and performed his own one-man show. Most recently, Michael played the Wizard in Redbridge Theatre Company’s Christmas production of The Wizard of Oz. He also completed a seven-week run of the renowned NewsRevue at London’s Canal Café Theatre, before taking the production to the Edinburgh Fringe for a successful sold-out run.

Michael will next appear in an upcoming feature film alongside Rachel Weisz and Matthew Macfadyen, directed by Tomas Alfredson. He is thrilled to be back in Vienna for another round, following his successful debut as Toby the dog in 2024’s Sherlock Holmes: The Sign of the Four.